GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Palau
Palau: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 281.85 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
281.85 million current US$
Change on year
up 10.3%
World rank
208th
of 211 countries
All-time high
298.32 million current US$
in 2016
All-time low
11.56 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
GDP in Palau, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Palau is 281.85 million current US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Palau peaked at 298.32 million current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 11.56 million current US$, in 1970.
That places Palau 208th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Palau, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 11.56 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 12.71 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 13.96 million current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 15.33 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1974 | 16.85 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 18.52 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 20.36 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1977 | 22.31 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 24.53 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1979 | 27.00 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 29.73 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 32.73 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1982 | 36.03 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1983 | 39.66 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 44.81 million current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 51.03 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1986 | 58.11 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 66.17 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1988 | 75.35 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1989 | 85.80 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 97.70 million current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 106.56 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 104.77 million current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 96.46 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 106.14 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1995 | 121.02 million current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1996 | 137.50 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1997 | 143.86 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 149.08 million current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 144.21 million current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 149.54 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 159.45 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 162.67 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 154.56 million current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 166.39 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 191.05 million current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2006 | 193.68 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 200.90 million current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 201.17 million current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 190.00 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 188.17 million current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 198.87 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 215.76 million current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 225.35 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 243.16 million current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 278.82 million current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2016 | 298.32 million current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 285.60 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 288.55 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 281.94 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 258.99 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 235.75 million current US$ | -9.0% |
| 2022 | 255.59 million current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 281.85 million current US$ | +10.3% |
Palau compared with similar countries
- Palau's 281.85 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.86 billion current US$, 0% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Palau's 281.85 million current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.98 billion current US$, 2% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.31 million current US$ | 11.56 million current US$ | 27.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.94 million current US$ | 29.73 million current US$ | 85.80 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 120.73 million current US$ | 96.46 million current US$ | 149.08 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 176.94 million current US$ | 149.54 million current US$ | 201.17 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 250.45 million current US$ | 188.17 million current US$ | 298.32 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 258.05 million current US$ | 235.75 million current US$ | 281.85 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Palau
More population data for Palau
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5888 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -9.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5888 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.426 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 16.69 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2005 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7366 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.611 (2100)
- Population density 24.23 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 539 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Palau?
- Gdp in Palau was 281.85 million current US$ in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 298.32 million current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.56 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Palau rank for gdp?
- Palau ranks 208th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release